Home Water Testing by WaterCare
Reliable Water Testing for Hardness, Iron, pH Levels & More
Common Water Issues
For 60 years, WaterCare® has been a leader in the water treatment industry. We install trusted water treatment products and provide the in-home services needed to keep you and your family healthy and happy, including reliable water testing.
WaterCare’s home water testing kits:
- Detect water hardness, iron, and pH imbalances
- Deluxe kits detect manganese, nitrates, TDS, sulfur
- Use independent labs to provide detailed, simplified reports
- If required, allow us to tailor a system that’s perfect for your specific water needs
WaterCare’s water testing kits help us accurately diagnose your home’s water issues, whether you have hard water or unusual levels of pH or iron. Deluxe water testing kits also test for manganese, nitrates, and more. Find your local WaterCare company to get started today.
Detect Common Water Issues With WaterCare WaterCare’s basic water testing system can detect numerous common water issues that folks find in their homes. Contaminants such as hardness, iron and manganese, Coliform, and E-coli bacteria can all be caught early by our experts. Our broad spectrum analysis also identifies lead, copper, and arsenic.
The most common types of water issues in homes vary from location to location, but you can often find:
Hard water
Hard water occurs when there are more minerals in the water than usual. Minerals most frequently found are calcium and magnesium. The presence of hard water can leave a residue on your dishware, hair, and hands. Hard water issues will also raise the cost of heating water, clog your home's pipes and create buildup in your home appliances.
Low pH
Water with a low pH can be disastrous for your home in several ways. It typically will be acidic, too soft, or corrosive to your plumbing pipes and other water fixtures. Water with a low pH may also have traces of toxic metals in it which will create build-up and can back up your plumbing.
Sediment
Sediments will typically find their way into your water lines through weathering and erosion over time. These minerals can pose health risks and carry pollutants and pathogens that are dangerous to ingest. Sediments may also wear down your plumbing.
Bacterial growths
There are many examples of harmful bacteria that grow in water but the most common types found in homes are E. Coli, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, and more. These bacterial growths can pose a danger to you and your family if not properly filtered out.
Hydrogen Sulfide
This common water problem will have a foul odor along with a metallic taste. Not only is this water not good to drink, but it can also cause problems for your home's plumbing system, develop greasy and discolored stains, and cause other issues.
These common water problems can easily be detected with one of WaterCare’s water testing kits and treated with our industry-leading systems. We can help to not only solve the problem but prevent further ones from developing. You and your family deserve clean water, and our top priority is seeing that through. Allow us to give you peace of mind with water that is good for life.
Our In-Home Water Tests
When our technicians arrive at your home, they will conduct an evaluation of your water and perform a water test in accordance with your needs. Each of our professionals carries in-home testing kits that house multiple components to give you the best results possible.
Our Water Testing Kits allow technicians to test for the following:
- Hardness
- Iron
- pH imbalance
If required, our Deluxe Water Testing Kits test for:
- Hardness
- Iron
- pH Imbalance
- Manganese Nitrates
- TDS
- Sulfur
If our technician determines that the main concern is lead or bacteria, we then collect a sample and send it to our specialized, third-party laboratory to conduct a thorough breakdown of the issues.
*This service, as well as more in-depth analysis, are add-on services not included in the basic free in-home testing that we provide.
How Our Water Testing Service Works
Looking to get your water tested with an in-home water testing kit? We’re here to make it as easy as possible with our experienced technicians.
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Initial conversation: During this conversation, we’ll discuss your water needs and ask preliminary questions regarding your concerns. Our technician will go in-depth about possible water problems and their causes.
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Assessing your existing water treatment: After the initial conversation, our water testing expert will look at your current water supply setup. If treatment is needed, the technician will be looking for optimal places to install the equipment and explain their process.
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Diagnosing water problems: A raw water sample will be collected to test the untreated water that is coming into your home. The technician will also do “smell checks” and keep an eye out for hard water problems. 85% of homes have hard water issues that are often left untreated.
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Water tests: After the evaluation of your water, it’s time to test the quality of your water. At this time, our experts will collect any additional water samples and explain what they’re looking for and give you any immediate results that are available. Our tests are built to detect hardness, pH levels, iron, bacteria, total dissolved solids, sulfur, and more.
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Review: Once our technician has finished their testing and evaluation of your home’s water, they will proceed to give you options on water treatment services if needed and explain your results. Additionally, if further testing needs to be sent to our lab you should receive these results in about a week and we’ll help you understand your breakdown and take care of the rest!
Getting your water tested can improve the taste of your water, keep your family healthy, and overall provide you with a quality, clean water supply. Click here to be redirected and find a dealer near you!
FAQ
There are many ways that chemicals or bacteria can get into our drinking water, such as:
- Naturally occurring chemicals and minerals
- Local land-use practices (Fertilizers, pesticides, livestock, etc)
- Manufacturing processes Sewer overflows
- Malfunctioning wastewater treatment systems
Most water testing kits are as accurate as possible. Although, when a technician collects the sample and sends it to the lab it will provide a more detailed report and may be more accurate in that instance.
There are many different types of water testing ranging from a simple at-home water testing kit to a technician collecting a sample, doing an evaluation, and sending the information off to the lab.
Testing your water is important in order to know if there is anything harmful that you may be drinking. If someone in the home is pregnant, elderly, or a newborn they become especially at high risk for contaminants. Also, it prevents your pipes, water heater, appliances and more from breaking down at a faster rate or clogging.
Ideally, you'll want to test water every year for different forms of bacteria, nitrates, pH levels, and more. If you have a new well or recently installed new pipes, you should get it tested as soon as possible as these factors can change your water quality.
During an on-site water test, your local WaterCare® dealer will provide a consultation to evaluate and address water quality issues and household needs. Here is what to expect:
- An introductory discussion covers your water needs, the number of people in the household, and preliminary questions to determine your concerns. The technician will also discuss possible symptoms of water quality issues and their causes.
- The technician will examine the water source and how it enters the home. They will also see the best place to install water treatment equipment and explain what to expect during that process if you choose to purchase equipment.
- They perform water testing by collecting samples from where water enters the home. They will also look for any foul odors or stains caused by water throughout the home, including rust-colored build-up from iron, blue-green stains caused by acidic water, or white crusty film from hardness.
- They check the levels of contaminants in your water with a series of tests that tell them how concentrated the issues are—the more contamination, the more capacity your water softener, conditioner, or filter will need. Our tests detect hardness, acidity, iron, total dissolved solids, sulfur, etc.
- Once the water test and evaluation are complete, they will recommend water treatment equipment or services to meet your needs. However, if they send additional samples to a lab, it can take up to a week for results and feedback on system suggestions. The bottom line is that they will help you understand what is in your water and how to remove contaminants, simplifying the process!